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Preston needs a skyline to shout about
4:13pm Monday 7th January 2008
THE real test of a new city and how far its development has come can be done by looking at its skyline.
Comments (0)The steps needed for regeneration
11:25am Friday 16th November 2007
JUST a few short months ago I wrote in this blog that Preston was in desperate need of something to attract visitors.
Go Downtown for leading business lights
1:30pm Tuesday 16th October 2007
Lancashire has much to offer - the county has beautiful countryside, fantastic infrastructure including a mainline railway link and several motorways.
Park and ride to beat traffic chaos
11:43am Monday 24th September 2007
As most people will have noticed, large swathes of Preston have been beset by roadworks during recent months.
Concerns over pedestrian plans
4:33pm Friday 7th September 2007
WHILE I applaud the efforts of Preston City Council to pedestrianise more of the city centre, plans to close major routes are causing concern in the business community.
New business district will inject life into city centre
12:02pm Monday 27th August 2007
A multi million pound project to create a new Central Business District for Preston has moved a step forward this week.
Fond memories of a friend
10:49am Thursday 16th August 2007
Like so many others I was devastated to hear Tony Wilson had died after a brave battle with cancer.
Plea to Catholic church leaders
11:13am Monday 6th August 2007
As a businessman I see it as vitally important that a city pulls in visitors.
Landmarks are essential for Preston
4:26pm Thursday 2nd August 2007
AS a businessman I see it as vitally important that a city pulls in visitors.
Don't let the rain spoil your event
11:48am Tuesday 17th July 2007
The business community in many parts of Lancashire is suffering thanks to the recent unseasonal weather.
Lancashire is a business breeding ground
10:12am Monday 9th July 2007
Downtown Preston In Business recently held its second Sexy Networking event.
Big events to boost Preston
10:26am Monday 25th June 2007
Recent discussions with the Preston business community has highlighted the importance of the city's public events.
Long live Booths
4:29pm Monday 18th June 2007
This year Preston-based Booths supermarkets celebrates its 160th anniversary - an incredible milestone for any business.
Business is booming
3:44pm Friday 8th June 2007
I was delighted to read in this week's Citizen that Preston and South Ribble are to benefit from a number of new business developments.
PNE could be fit for city
9:53am Monday 4th June 2007
PRESTON North End could soon become a football team fit for a top city.
Event was one big opportunity
3:52pm Thursday 24th May 2007
THE recent music spectacular - One Big Weekend - proved the power of word of mouth.
National News
More freight transport cash urged
Updated 11:33am Saturday 19th July 2008
The Government must invest more in improving the freight transport infrastructure, a report by MPs said.
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Clayton Green: The Beaumont
What is it about chefs that makes them want to destroy fresh crisp cabbage with some sort of redcurrant jelly?
Mawdesley: The Robin Hood
After an Anglezarke ramble my daughter and I were famished and ready for a hearty meal so we ventured to The Robin Hood, in rural Mawdesley.
Ribchester: The White Bull
I had been trying to book a table at the White Bull for weeks - every time I was told "Sorry we're fully booked".
Eccleston: The Original Farmers Arms
That close knit village feel is so tangible at The Original Farmers Arms.
Euxton: Euxton Mills Hotel
I hadn't had fish and chips for ages so when I saw it on the menu at the Euxton Mills pub I jumped at it straight away for a midweek lunch, knowing I'd be working late.
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